Aurelio Valdez is a Mexican-American Hip Hop artist, film photographer and educator based out of

Seattle, Washington. 

A man with glasses, a beard, and short hair is wearing a red T-shirt with a graphic print, a Gold chain, and a bracelet, and is adjusting a Navy Seattle Mariners Baseball cap with his right hand while standing outdoors at dusk.

Drawing from his background in the social sciences and his work with underserved communities, organizing, teaching, learning allowing for artistry to be a powerful stories that shape his world.

A young man with glasses and a beard wearing a red shirt and a baseball cap, standing outdoors at night with his hands pressed together in a praying or pleading gesture.

Aurelio’s art is rooted in his personal experiences and traumas, how they intersection with his cultural heritage, and a deep commitment to social change and within ourselves.

As an artist, Aurelio believes in the transformative power of art to inspire change. Whether through his lens or his music, his work challenges societal narratives, highlights resilience, and amplifies the beauty and strength of communities often left unseen.